Kite



June 6, 1933. F WATSON 1,912,808

K-ITE' I Filed Jan. 11, 1932 INVENTOR (70m WW BY Mama/{63mm ATTOR N EY Patented June 6, 19 3 3 p g i UNITED STATES PATENTQFJFICE Application filed January 11, 1932. semi No. 585,895... 1&5

This invention relates to improvements in tics, slightly larger than the outline formed kite structure and has particular reference by the cords or wires6, is doubled back over to kites of the bow type. the cords or wires 6 and glued or otherwise One of the objects of this invention is to secured toitself along the lines 7 to comprovide a light and sturdy kite with a fiexpletely cover thekite frame. One sheet maible wire frame which may be permanently terial, in particular, 501a under the; trade bent to produce the required bow and is name ofcellophane, has proven to possess covered with an elastic material which will all ofthe' required characteristics. Y permit the material to be applied to the After the framework iscovered, the frame 19 framework prior to the flexure of the frame member 2, which constitutes the bow, may be .0 r to produce the bow. flexed. With the framework in its alterated Another object of this invention is to prostate, certain portions of the covering matevide a light and sturdy kite having a resilrial 7 particularly around the upper porient transparent covering of regenerated celtion of the kite are placed under a strain and lulosic sheet material which is highly resistunless the covering 7 was capable of stretch- 6 a ant to wind and moisture and gives the kite ing, which is not the case in the use of the an attractive appearance not present in kites conventional paper covering, it would tear. covered with paper or cloth. Also, while certain portions of the covering A further object of this invention is to 7 are stretched when the bow is bent, other i 20 provide a bow kite with an elastic covering portions, particularly in the lower portion 79 which may be applied to the framework prior of the kite, become slackened and result in to the flexure thereof to produce the bow baggy pockets on both sides of the lower porand which will expand and shrink after the tion of the frame member 3 and for this formation of the bow and thus adjust itself reason does not permit the framework to be to the alterated framework of the kite. covered with a non-shrinking material, such 7.?

With these and other objects which will as paper, prior to bending the bow. Howbecome apparent as the description proceeds, ever, it has been found by experimentation my invention resides in the combination and that regenerated sheet material, particulararrangement of parts and material herein- 1y that type sold under the trade name celloafter described and set forth in the claims. phane, when placed upon the framework in 80 In the accompanying drawing'is shown a a dry condition will shrink in unstressed front elevation of my improved kite strucareas after the bow is bent when the kite is ture wherein reference character 1 generalsubjected to the normal conditions of the out ly designates a bow kite consisting of horiside atmosphere and thus presents a coverzontal and vertical frame members 2 and 3, ing having a smooth evenly tensioned surface 8 respectively, preferably of light stifi wire which will permit the kite to be flown withbut which maybe of any other material of out a counter balancing tail. sufficient strength and lightness. The frame From the foregoing description it will be members 2 and?) are secured together at 4 apparent that I have provided a covering in any wellknown manner such as by soldermaterial for a bow kite which will permit 90 ing or' spot welding. the material to be applied to the framework To provide the outline framework of the prior to the bending of the bow and thus kite, the members 2 and 3 are notched at greatly facilitates the application of the their ends 5 and a cord or light wire 6 strung covering material. Furthermore I have through the notches 5 and between the reprovided a transparent kite covering which 2? spective ends of the frame members 2 and 3. is far more attractive than the usual paper With the framework ofthe kite in substanor cloth covering and is capable of adjusttially a single plane a covering 7 ofregenering itself to the framework of the kite to ated cellulosic material, or the like, having present a smooth balance wind resisting liftlight, elastic and weather proof characterising surface. 19f) its property Having thus described my invention it will be seen that changes and modifications may be made therein by those skilled in the art Without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and I do not wish to be limited to the details herein disclosed, but

what I claim aslnew and desirei toibesecuredf by LettersPatent is l. A kite comprising a framework and-a--- covering for said framework ofregenerated cellulosic sheet material; the essential'cliaracteristic of said material being its property:

of expanding and contracting to adjust itself to said framework? I 2. A bow kite comprising a framework and a coyerin'gj for said framework of re generated cellulo'sic sheet material, the ess'ent'ial characteristic" of said material being of expanding and contracting" t'o adj u'sti itself to said framework;

signature:

I FRANK WKT'SON. 

